DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
DIVISION OF STATE PATROL

RULES AND REGULATIONS
CONCERNING
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE OPERATION
OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

STATEMENT OF BASIS, STATUTORY AUTHORITY, AND PURPOSE

Pursuant to section §42-4-235(4)(a), C.R.S., the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Public Safety has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations for the minimum standards for the operation of commercial vehicles within the State of Colorado.
 
Amendments are being proposed to 8 Colorado Code of Regulations 1507-1 to ensure compliance and consistency with various changes in state law and federal regulations; specifically the intrastate civil penalty process; and to clarify and streamline as necessary.   In order to remain consistent with applicable federal regulations, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as they are in effect on October 1, 2007 will be adopted with general, state specific variances.

It was declared by the General Assembly that the safe operation of commercial vehicles is a matter of statewide concern.  The absence of implementing rules to carry out the purpose of the statutes would be contrary to the public health, peace, safety and welfare of the state.  For these reasons, it is imperatively necessary that these amended rules be adopted.